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M855 VCT

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 VCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,802 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil around sump

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,361 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,681 miles

offside rear subframe mounting slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front and offside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,139 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M855 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M855 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M855 VCT registered?

M855 VCT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1995.

Is M855 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 VCT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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